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Plan the distribution of goods in the supply chain

URN: SFLSCM83
Business Sectors (Suites): Supply Chain Management
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 2022

Overview

This standard is about planning the distribution of goods in the supply chain. It involves reviewing current and future distribution requirements and resolving any problems. It also includes reviewing the benefits and risks to distribution to inform the planning process.

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This standard is for supply chain practitioners. They could, for example, be in purchasing, freight logistics operations or transport management roles.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. identify the current distribution requirements of goods in the supply
  2. chain when planning the allocation of goods
  3. review how current goods are distributed in the supply chain, **to assist with planning the allocation of goods
  4. identify the future distribution requirements of goods in the supply chain
  5. plan the distribution of goods in the supply chain
  6. obtain the commitment of stakeholders* and colleagues* to implement the plan
  7. identify and resolve any issues with the distribution of goods in the supply chain
  8. review the benefits and risks to the distribution of goods through the supply chain
  9. review the implementation and effectiveness of the plan
  10. plan the establishment of any security and bio-security measures for the required goods in the supply chain
  11. establish methods for improving the distribution of goods in the supply chain
  12. comply with the relevant legal, regulatory, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures when planning the distribution of goods in the supply chain
  13. promote responsibility for the environment and sustainability within the organisation, and communicate and implement this when planning the distribution of goods within the supply chain        

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

1. your organisation’s strategic aims, objectives and activities in relation to the supply chain 2. the supply chain management theories, models and practices 3. the distribution methods and procedures for goods in the supply chain 4. the relevant legal and regulatory requirements for the distribution of goods 5. the types of logistics theories, models and practices 6. the performance measurement and benchmarking theories, models and practices 7. the types of risk analysis methods and procedures available to assist with planning the distribution of goods in the supply chain 8. the types of financial analysis methods and procedures available to assist with planning the distribution of goods in supply chain 9. the different types of methods and procedures for planning the distribution of goods in the supply chain 10. the types of supply chain theories, models and practices 11. the stakeholder management methods and procedures to plan distribution 12. the relevant legal, environmental, health and safety and organisational procedures relating to distributing goods in the supply chain 13. how to plan the security and bio-security measures required by the goods being distributed in the supply chain 14. yours and the organisation’s responsibility for protecting the environment and working sustainably when distributing goods within the supply chain

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

  • Colleagues: permanent, temporary, agency staff, external

  • Stakeholders: internal and external organisations or individuals who have a vested interest in the supply chain

  • Goods: any combination of goods or services that are procured, delivered or stored in the supply chain
  • Supply chain: procurement, purchasing and supply, logistics, transport and operations management, within and between international boundaries

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

SFLSCM83

Relevant Occupations

Business Management, Managers in Distribution, Storage and Retailing, Retailing and Wholesaling, Transport Associate Professionals, Warehouse and Distribution

SOC Code

1241

Keywords

plan; distribution; goods; supply chain